Lot of 5 19th C Miniature Gutta Percha Union Cases

Lot of 5 19th century, gutta percha / union / thermoplastic cases with decorative fronts and backs, one without an image, 1 7/8 x 2 1/8". No issues.

lg lot of approx 24 19thC dagguereotypes incl some w gutta percha cases, etc plus a miniature in a gutta percha case - Magdefrau estate

Each with an image. Mixed condition.

Each with an image. Mixed condition.

Each with an image. Mixed condition.

5 Rare American 19th Century Photo Thermoplast Gutta Percha Cases with Images; a rare image of a seated Columbia with Shield between Paddle Steamboat and Train with Dag inside, a "Child in a Tree Farm

Lot of (5) 1/4 Plate. Gutta- Percha Union Cases, Three with Images. Mixed Condition.

Lot of (5) 1/4 Plate. Gutta- Percha Union Cases, Two with Images. Mixed Condition.

Lot includes Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Civil War Soldier Dag, Soldier Ambro, Tintypes, Military Cabinet Card Reuben Potter, and others. Also includes a nice Gutta Percha Case.

This box frame, or "union case," as they were called, is an amazing example of one of the many ways gutta-percha, an early thermoplastic made from tree sap imported from Malay in the 19th century, was

Group of Eight Antique Photographs, 19th c., consisting of a pair of tintypes in a gutta percha case; an ambrotype of two children, in a gutta perche case; an ambrotype of a seated young girl; a color

19th century gentleman's ambro type image (faded) in a perfect "like new" brown 5" x 4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, gilded liner with US Federal shields at each corner, both front and b

Includes 1/16th plates and others some with images. See photos for details.

LOT 2 GUTTA PERCHA CASES: 1 WITH 2 CIVIL WAR PHOTOS OF W.M. REXFORD & ANOTHER WITH 2 TIN TYPES CHILDREN DRESS AS SOLDIERS - UNION SHIELD CASE, GILT FRAME READS "UNION" AT THE TOP BETWEEN 2 STARS & STR

Half plate ambrotype portrait of a seated gentleman posed with his top hat on pedestal, cased in brown 6 1/4" x 5 1/4" gutta percha / union / thermoplastic case, both front and back of case decorated

Early photography, four gutta-percha cases, 19th C., an early thermoplastic made from tree sap imported from Malay in the 19th century, one with ambrotype of younger couple, one with remnants of doubl

Lot of 8 Sixth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. 1 with Daguerreotype and 2 with tintypes included.

Lot of 8 Sixth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. None have images.

Lot of 8 Sixth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. Each has Daguerreotypes included.

Lot of 8 Sixth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. None have images.

Lot of 8 Sixth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. 6 have Daguerreotypes included.

Lot of (4) 1/4 Plate. Gutta- Percha Union Cases, Four Images included. Mixed Condition.

Lot of 8 double ninth plate gutta percha union cases; various patterns. Each has Daguerreotypes included (15 total ninth plate images and 1 sized approx. 2 x 3 3/4).

Lot of (4) 1/4 Plate. Gutta- Percha Union Cases, Six Images included. Mixed Condition.